Matilda leads Morning and Evening prayer today. This Morning Prayer – Matilda considers a passage from Mark’s gospel, chapter 12, verses 13 – 17. This scripture describes how some followers of Herod tried to ensnare Jesus in complicated arguments around taxes and political loyalties; “But knowing their hypocrisy, he said to them, ‘Why are you...
Evening Prayer Thursday September 16th 2021
Our prayers examine scripture and support our response in a prayerful and reflective way. Matilda leads Evening and Morning Prayer this week. Evening Prayer – Matilda asks us to reflect on where we encountered Jesus today? Out in nature, in other people, or simply at home? She also challenges us to reflect and pray about...
Morning Prayer Thursday September 16th 2021
Matilda’s mum leads Morning prayer today – its a bit too early for Matilda. Today’s Morning Prayer – Ali considers a passage from Mark’s gospel, chapter 12, verses 1 – 12. This scripture describes the return of Jesus to preach at the temple in Jerusalem, and the response of the chief priests and scribes to...
Evening Prayer Wednesday September 15th 2021
Our prayers examine scripture and support our response in a prayerful and reflective way. Matilda leads Evening and Morning Prayer this week. Evening Prayer – Matilda asks us to reflect on where we encountered Jesus today? Out in nature, in other people, or simply at home? She also challenges us to reflect and pray about...
Morning Prayer Wednesday September 15th 2021
Matilda will lead both Morning and Evening Prayer this week. Today’s Morning Prayer – Matilda considers a passage from Mark’s gospel, chapter 11, verse 27 to the end. This scripture describes the return of Jesus to preach at the temple in Jerusalem, and the response of the chief priests and scribes to the threat Jesus...
Evening Prayer Tuesday 14th September 2021
Our prayers examine scripture and support our response in a prayerful and reflective way. Matilda leads Evening and Morning Prayer this week. Evening Prayer – Matilda asks God to enlighten us, showing where God has been at work and present through events, people and places; Matilda encourages us to consider if God was trying to...
Morning Prayer Tuesday September 14th 2021
Matilda will lead both Morning and Evening Prayer this week. Today’s Morning Prayer – Matilda considers a passage from John’s gospel, chapter 12, verses 27 to 36a. This scripture describes Jesus asking God if he might be spared. The crowd following him asked Jesus;”‘We have heard from the law that the Messiah remains for ever. How...
Evening Prayer Monday 13th September 2021
Our prayers examine scripture and support our response in a prayerful and reflective way. Matilda leads Evening and Morning Prayer this week. Evening Prayer – Matilda asks God to enlighten us, showing where God has been at work and present through events, people and places; Matilda encourages us to consider if God was trying to...
Morning Prayer Monday September 13th 2021
Matilda will lead both Morning and Evening Prayer this week. Today’s Morning Prayer – Matilda considers a passage from Mark’s gospel, chapter 11, verses 1 to 11. This scripture describes Jesus and the disciples’ approach to the Mount of Olives, where Jesus despatched two disciples to find a young colt for him to ride to...
Morning Prayer Saturday September 11th 2021
Miriam is one of St Thomas’ Church Wardens and she will lead both Morning and Evening Prayer this week. Today’s Morning Prayer – Miriam considers a passage from Mark’s gospel, chapter 10, verses 46 to the end. This scripture describes Jesus’ response to Bartimaeus son of Timaeus, a blind beggar, who believed he could be...